GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

APPRAISEMENT COLLECTORATE

CUSTOM HOUSE, KARACHI

01/HISC/146/99-V111                                                                     Dated: 08.05.2001

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 06/2001 (A)

Sub: PCT CLASSIFICATION OF FRAM LOCKS FOR BICYCLE

A question has arisen regarding classification of "Gold Bond”  brand name  frame Locks for bicycles whether those are  classifiable under PCT heading 8301.1000 as Pad Lock or under PCT Heading  0301.6090. i.e. other ‘locks".

The PCT Committee examined the classification of the subject lock. The locks are made up of moveable semicircular metal ring that passes through a housing pushed to the other end is secured by a key operated pad lock. In view of the construction of the lock and the definitions given in various directorates  a "pad lock is a detachable lock with moveable semicircular bar, the free end of which is usually passed through hp and then lock shut to secure some thing using a part lock. A pad lock thus may be a handcuff or a fetter.

According to the explanatory notes to HS Code 8301.16, interalia, covers:-

“Pad locks of all type for doors, trucks, chests, bags, cycles etc. including key operated locking hasps”

A hasp is described as a hindged metal, fastening that fits ever a staple and is secured by a pin, holt or a pad lock of PCT heading 8301.1000.

It is therefore, notified that bicycle locks known as frame lock for bicycle is classifiable under PCT heading 8301.1000 as pad lock.

                                       (Signed by)

 (SHAHID AHMAD)

Collector

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